The World Turns by Michael Parekowhai

…, annoyed that what I consider to be pretentious “art speak” has spoilt my complete enjoyment of the sculpture. This situation forces me to think about which is ultimately the more important, the work or the idea that drove its creation. I know that the two cannot exist without each other and the question is a difficult one. I try to find an analogy or parallel to clarify my thinking. I find it in poetry, where I am sure that any idea is given mor… Continue reading

Martin La Roche’s astonishing cityscapes

…a new exhibition – opening Thursday 10th October – at the discrete and welcoming Espace Gaia in Geneva’s old town. Martin La Roche with “Manhattan,” 2013 I remain mystified as to how he produces these drawings. He uses maps and web-based aerial images for reference but his ability to imagine the views that he then draws is astonishing. Take a closer look! In “Manhattan” he gets away with depicting the Guggenheim Museum upside down! Detail of “Man… Continue reading

Jomon Spider Kit by Paul March

…ax and abdomen make for an appealing biological contrast with its metallic components. The whole is elegant but nevertheless provokes discomfort. I want to pick it up and rattle the legs. I even house a tiny desire to return at a later date with several metres of fishing line to revive it as an enormous spider-marionette. I am intrigued and somehow intimidated. I would like an insight into what was in its creator’s mind when he put it together. I… Continue reading